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In Tamil Nadu, PM promises creation of ‘Jal Shakti Ministry’ if voted to power
Ramanathapuram: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured that if voted to power, his government would ensure the establishment of a separate Jal Shakti Ministry to cater to many aspects relating to…
- World
India to repatriate 58 Sri Lankan refugees
Colombo: India will repatriate 58 Sri Lankan refugees on Tuesday under the UNHCR facilitated voluntary repatriation programme. Quoting the Ministry of National Policies, Economic Affairs, Resettlement and Rehabilitation, Northern Province, Colombo Page…
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India, Sri Lanka kick off joint Mitra Shakti VI exercise
Badulla: The opening ceremony for the sixth edition of Mitra Shakti VI, a 14-day joint training exercise by the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, was held on Wednesday at the…
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England eves register ninth consecutive win, seal Sri Lanka T20I series
Colombo: All-round England registered a ninth consecutive win after defeating Sri Lanka in the second T20I by eight wickets to seal the series with a game to spare. Chasing a moderate target…
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Sri Lanka launches female coaches in trains
Colombo: The Sri Lankan government on Friday launched “all female compartments” in passenger trains in order to ensure the safety of women travellers. The coaches were unveiled on Friday to mark the…
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Sri Lanka collapse to hand South Africa 2-0 lead in ODI series
Centurion: Sri Lanka were bowled out for 138 in the chase of 251 to give South Africa a win by 113 runs in the second ODI of the five-match series to give…
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Sri Lanka’s first satellite set for April launch
Colombo: Sri Lanka will launch its first satellite into space in April, marking its entry into the space age, said an official here on Wednesday. To be named RAAVANA-1, it is a…
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Sri Lanka: 155 houses built with India’s assistance handed over to beneficiaries
Colombo: A total of 155 houses built by India under the Indian Housing Project in Sri Lanka, were on Sunday handed over to the residents of the country’s plantation area. The handover…
- Sports
South Africa slip to third in Test rankings
Dubai: South Africa have slipped to third place in the ICC Test team rankings after losing their series to Sri Lanka 0-2. South Africa started the series with 110 points but have…
- India
PM Modi to dedicate National War Memorial to the nation tomorrow
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the National War Memorial, located next to India Gate in the heart of the national capital, to the nation tomorrow. He will dedicate the…
- Sports
Sri Lanka creates history by clinching Test series in South Africa
Port Elizabeth: Sri Lankan cricket team on Saturday created history as they became the first Asian country to win a Test series on South African soil. The Dimuth Karunaratne-led side defeated South…
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Vishwa Fernando adds variety to Sri Lanka: Suranga Lakhmal
London: Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakhmal has come out in support of Vishwa Fernando, addressing the importance of the bowler in the team. With the heroics of Kushal Perera and Vishwa…
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Injured Philander ruled out of second Test against Sri Lanka
Dubai [UAE]: South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the second and final Test against Bangladesh due to a grade one hamstring strain. Giving out more details, South…
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Wanted Sri Lankan drug kingpin, others arrested in Dubai
Dubai: Makandure Madush, most-wanted Sri Lankan underworld drug kingpin, and several others have been arrested in a raid at a hotel here, the police said. Sri Lankan singer Amal Perera, his son…
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All-round Dane van Niekerk demolishes Sri Lanka, South Africa take early series lead
Cape Town: An all-round performance from Dane van Niekerk helped South Africa clinch a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opening T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at Newlands in Cape…
